To receive announcements from:
a) The Mayor
b) Leader of the Council
c) Members of the Cabinet
d) Chair of Committees
e) Head of Paid Service
Minutes:
Mayor
17.1 The Mayor stated that Gloucester Carnival would take place on Saturday 25 July 2015 and that it also marked the beginning of the Summer Festival. He added that the Rhythm and Blues Festival would take place from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 2 August 2015.
Cabinet Members
17.2 Councillor Noakes (Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure) also highlighted the Carnival and reminded Members of the travel arrangements and the theme, which was ‘World in Union’.
17.3 Councillor Organ reminded Members about the Retro Festival taking place in the city centre on 29 and 30 August 2015; each of the gate streets would be themed around a different era in history.
Chairs of Committees
17.4 Councillor Lugg (Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee) advised that nominations were being sought for Members to take part in a joint Overview and Scrutiny Task and Finish Group with Cheltenham Borough Council about broadband issues.